Beating the Odds: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport - Couverture souple

Eastaway, Rob

 
9781905798124: Beating the Odds: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport

Synopsis

'Beating The Odds' takes a novel and intriguing look at sport, by exploring the mathematics behind the action. Discover the best tactics for taking a penalty, the pros and cons of being a consistent golfer, the surprising link between boxing and figure skating, the unusual location of England's earliest 'football' (in a parish church), and the formula for winning a game of tennis. Whatever your sporting interests, you will find plenty to absorb and amuse you in this insightful book - and maybe you will even find some new strategies for beating the odds.

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À propos de l?auteur

Rob Eastaway is a writer, speaker and consultant. His books include the bestselling What is a Googly? (9781861056290) and Why Do Buses Come In Threes? (9781861058621). He jointly devised the system now used to officially rank international cricketers and lives in London, where he is a keen weekend cricketer and occasional golfer.

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9781907554223: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  190755422X ISBN 13 :  9781907554223
Editeur : Portico, 2011
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